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Acquisition Specialist

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center
PEO ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS T ARMY DATA & ANALYTIC PLATFORMS (ARDAP)
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Summary

Be an Army Civilian - Go Army! Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. You will be part of managing and providing the information technology network and business systems that the US Army needs to operate every day. You will serve as an Acquisition Specialist for the Army Data and Analytics Platforms by providing Agile support services for authorized customers, both in and outside DoD, including government, non-government organizations, domestic and foreign.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
11/01/2024 to 11/11/2024
Salary
$99,200 to - $153,354 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Belvoir, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Up to 15% travel on business.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
MCAD244993624513HQ
Control number
816544500

Duties

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  • Review and contribute to the preparation of acquisition documentation such as market research reports, performance work statements, quality assurance surveillance plans, request for information, justification and approval, and solicitations.
  • Review and contribute to the preparation of acquisition documentation such as acquisition plans, contract specifications, source selection strategies, pricing provisions, and negotiation strategy.
  • Coordinate with acquisition teams, contracting and program offices and participated in the planning, development and establishment of the contractual strategies for the overall acquisition programs for and subordinate’s organizations.
  • Perform a variety of staff support functions in relation to planning, directing, managing, and advising on functions involving complex IT programs in advanced computer technologies.
  • Use multiple acquisition, ordering, tracking missions including acquisition preparation planning, execution, as well as acquisition management.
  • Work with full range of acquisition planning/management functions required to support a project with a mission that may consist of development, acquisition, testing, integration, production and fielding of management information systems.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position.
  • Selectees must meet position requirements for certification at Level 1 (Foundational) in the Acquisition Career Field - Contracting within 36 months of entrance on duty.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.
  • This position requires submission of a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
  • This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance for the duration of employment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: In order to qualify for this position your resume must describe one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13 or equivalent) grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Managing the cost, scheduling, or performance for assigned programs to ensure organizational goals are met; 2) Evaluating acquisition strategies to identify potential risks that may impact the execution of programs; 3) Performing research and interpreting Federal acquisition regulations, policies, guidelines, and other applicable documentation to provide sound contracting advice and identify acceptable solutions to resolve contractual issues during all phases of the acquisition process; 4) Providing subject matter expertise in the review, analysis, monitoring and evaluation of acquisition programs and contracts; AND 5) Performing Contract Officer Representative functions.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level in the federal service NH-02 (or GS-11 equivalent).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) Contracting and Acquisition Career Field position
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Workforce position. Selectees must meet the position requirements for certification at Level I (Foundational) in Contracting within 36 months of entrance on duty. (Certification requirements may be found in the Defense Acquisition University Catalog at http://www.dau.mil/.)
  • Information on the Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Workforce may be found at https://asc.army.mil/. Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting (I Foundational) Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty.
  • This position may be eligible for regular and recurring TELEWORK, including emergency and OPM prescribed unscheduled Telework. Supervisor approval will be required on a case-by-case basis.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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